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Well, we’ve all been expecting some good news, but not this good. The United States economy added an astounding 2.5 million jobs in May, and the country’s unemployment rate fell from 14.7 percent (in April) to 13.3 percent. This latter figure certainly isn’t ideal, and businesses continue to struggle mightily to respond to the lasting impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders. But to say expectations were beaten is the understatement of the millennium. On the eve of these numbers being released, CNBC reported that, “the unemployment rate is expected to have hit nearly 20%, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April and millions more expected in May data.”

Surprise Billing Resources

Millions of Americans have received surprise medical bills in the mail weeks, or even months, after receiving emergency services at in-network facilities. Policymakers correctly sense that they must act to prevent this pressing issue. But, some lawmakers insist on using federal fiat to impose rate-setting on America’s medical providers.

Coronavirus Resource Center

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a global health emergency. Elected and non-elected officials from around the world will be responding to the crisis with many ideas including direct and indirect bailouts. TPA is writing and compiling a list of resources and ideas on how to deal with the crisis while protecting taxpayers and consumers.